AmaMagna, AmaWaterways' most innovative ship to date, has joined the coveted roster of TIME magazine's “World's Greatest Places.” The 2019 list showcases 100 global destinations that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience. At twice the width of traditional European river cruise ships, AmaMagna is the first new build of its kind in the river cruise industry, offering more personal space and bringing her guests fresh new amenities, dining venues and activities.

“AmaMagna started as a dream, and we are proud to see her earning such prestigious recognition” said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “This ship is unique in so many ways, and since she set sail earlier this summer, we have continued to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from our guests and travel partners.”

The TIME “World's Greatest Places” programme is based on nominations from its editorial team across a variety of categories, selecting winners based on quality, originality, innovation, sustainability and influence.

AmaMagna accommodates just 196 guests with more than half of her 98 staterooms offering spacious ocean-cruise style suites with full outside balconies, open seating areas and luxurious bathrooms. 

Complementing the intimate Chef's Table and Main restaurants available on other AmaWaterways ships, she offers two additional dining options including family-style dining in Jimmy's wine bar and the Al Fresco restaurant, with retractable ceiling and windows.

AmaMagna provides enhanced entertainment offerings with an onboard cinema and amenities including a marine platform and large boutique. 

The expansive Zen Wellness Studio, complete with a well-equipped, large indoor/outdoor exercise area is ideal for offering group classes led by the professionally trained Wellness Host. 

A juice bar and two massage rooms plus an expansive sun deck with a large heated pool, relaxing whirlpool and sky bar are also on offer. 

All sun deck facilities are easily accessible via a pop-up elevator – a first for the European river cruise industry – servicing all four decks. The ship also boats an innovative ten engine configuration designed to reduce sound, vibration and fuel consumption. 

AmaMagna's 2020 itineraries include a unique Magna on the Danube cruise between Vilshofen and Budapest, four sailings on the Gems of Southeast Europe between Budapest and Giurgiu, Romania and festive Christmas Marketson the Danube.

All AmaWaterways cruises include full board, wine, beer and soft drinks with meals, a choice of excursions & unlimited wifi. 

For more details visit www.amawaterways.co.uk or call tel: 0800 520 2252.

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